Dean Lewis responds to viral misconduct allegations: ‘I was breathtakingly dumb’ | EUROtoday

Dean Lewis has launched an apology in response to viral allegations that he had inappropriate interactions with followers.

The Australian singer, 38, issued a press release Thursday acknowledging that a number of ladies got here ahead to accuse him of constructing them uncomfortable together with his advances.

“I understand why people are angry and disappointed after learning embarrassing details of intimate, private conversations and relationships I’ve had with consenting adults over the past decade, but I want to emphasize that none of this is illegal,” Lewis wrote on Instagram.

“The individuals leading the campaign against me have repeatedly acknowledged this, and I’m hurt by any suggestion that I’ve done things that have crossed into illegality. At the same time, I realize I’ve made an incredible mess, people are genuinely hurt, and I need to make changes.”

The singer-songwriter rose to fame together with his songs “Waves” and “Be Alright.” He has over 17 million month-to-month listeners on Spotify and lately collaborated with the Jonas Brothers for a ballad featured on their newest album.

In the previous few weeks, ladies claiming to have had interactions with Lewis all through the previous decade have shared tales about his “creepy” habits, primarily in movies on TikTok. Screenshots and recordings seem to point out him flirting, sexting, and arranging to fulfill up with feminine followers.

Lewis admitted, “I’ve been flirty with adult women of all different ages, in-person, online, and over text. Occasionally, that flirting leads to consensual intimate encounters or relationships that I thought were private. And like anyone who has ever dated, been in a relationship, or just sent dumb flirty texts (and yes, sometimes sexts), I’ve done and said incredibly stupid, insensitive, and embarrassing things that I’m mortified by when looking back.”

He continued, “In the past few days, social media has made public a decade-plus of private conversations with a number of women, all of adult age. I don’t fault these individuals for having hard feelings, and I don’t want anyone defending me.

“I was breathtakingly dumb texting and flirting in the manner I have over many years. I should have been more sensitive that not everyone might look at our interactions the way I often did. From the bottom of my heart, I want to sincerely apologize to those I’ve hurt.”

Lewis vowed that shifting ahead, he deliberate to enroll in “intense therapy” and create new boundaries for a way he engages together with his followers. The performer plans to embark on a world tour beginning January 5.

“I know it’s too much to ask for grace and forgiveness at this moment, but in time I hope to re-earn the trust of those I’ve hurt, and do better by those I’ve disappointed,” Lewis stated. “I’m going to look after myself for a little bit while I get my head and life in order.”